US Bridges

Myers Road over Black Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 5.0 MI SE of Oswego · Structure no. 000000003209320

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
221
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myers Road over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Myers Road over Black Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 79 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 221 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMyers Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location5.0 MI SE of Oswego
Coordinates43.41951, -76.42227
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2017)
Projected traffic309 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$729,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Myers Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Myers Road over Black Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Myers Road over Black Creek carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Myers Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Myers Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.